MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Manufacturing Engineering Teams are process leaders for stamping, molding or assembly related topics, ensuring the processes are running at optimum levels for quality and output. They are experts in mold tooling, die tooling, machining, and assembly techniques, possessing extensive knowledge of the associated manufacturing processes which may include the optimization and standardization of stamping / molding / assembly or other processes within the manufacturing environment. Manufacturing Engineering Teams enable the TE business unit plants to reach TE Operating Advantage (TEOA) requirements, roll out Centers of Excellence (COE), Best Demonstrated Practices (BDP’s) and advise plants on tool and machine duplications / corrections / improvements. They design and develop manufacturing process and automation platforms and apply them for the realization of new product developments as well as optimization of existing products already in production. The Teams also support Product Development in the selection and optimization of tools for piece part production and the selection of the most suitable manufacturing concepts relative to planned manufacturing quantities, quality requirements and manufacturing location. They act as interface between engineering and production to ensure manufacturability of new designs and smooth production ramp up as well as support the research & development teams to produce sample manufacturing equipment, product samples and prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate proposed designs and processes for manufacturability
• Oversee new process equipment production
• Establish robust, repeatable, and reproducible process conditions through scientific molding for new products
• Troubleshoot molding processes and material or equipment issues
• Participate in activities pertaining to cycle time and Regrinding process improvements
• Evaluate and select various engineered materials
• Evaluate tooling for areas of concern, and areas of improvement for quality and efficiency, and recommend improvements to optimize molding, set up, and overall manufacturing
• Improve manufacturing techniques and throughput
• Provide continuous development of manufacturing techniques that will improve in-house capabilities
• Review processing methods & designs for new projects
• Leadership role in continuous improvement and cost reduction activities
• Additional items as needed to ensure smooth operation of the plan.
• Root cause identification and problem-solving using problem solving tools such as 8D, DOE, SPC etc. 
• Ensuring plant efficiency & plant recovery targets.
• Ensuring accident-free work conditions
• Ensuring and promoting good industrial relationships across the unit.
• Deployment & ensuring adherence to all Quality Management Targets in line with corporate and unit-level targets.
• Closely coordinating with other departments like SCM, PE, QA, HR, MT, and TT to ensure the smooth running of all production-related activities.
• Should have knowledge of robot programming and EOAT design technics.

Skill Set and Profile

• Experience in injection molding Process and trouble shooting.
• Hands-on experience to document and deploying quality management systems.
• Capable of Handling Multiple Projects simultaneously.
• Good Conceptual, problem solving and Analytical Skills.
• Experience in PFC and PFMEA & PPAP documentation. 
• Should be Self-Motivated, Adaptive, Passionate about results and a Good Team Player
• Strong Technical Aptitude with Willingness to explore & learn new Technologies for Molding process.
• Should aware Scientific molding approach.
• Demonstrated Experience of working in a fast paced and changing environment with tight deadlines
• Knowledge of six sigma & Other tools will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to Travel for project requirements as required.

Qualification and Experience

• B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical engineering or PG in Plastic Processing and Testing
• 6+ years of hands experience in Plastic processing.

Competencies

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $xxx – xxx (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

What TE Connectivity Internship Program offers
TE has a robust internship program that provides our interns with an abundance of resources to feel included as part of our Team. Every summer we coordinate various educational and networking events for our interns. The TE University Relations team will be hosting virtual meetups, information sessions, tours, skill building presentations, and topping it off with National Intern Day celebration activities. 

A unique employee resource group we have is the Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG). This group is committed to creating a highly engaged and empowered cross-functional network of young professionals by placing high value in Professional Development, Networking Opportunities and Community Involvement to drive the success of our interns. 

In addition to the ERG, we also provide our interns with complete access to our internal library of self-lead courses. These courses include academies like leadership to help the interns develop their development in becoming future leaders at our organization. To help with their professional growth, we provide access to Mentors via our NAVIGATE platform. Mentors serve as a guide to navigate the organization and provide additional support in their career endeavors at the company. Our program provides a holistic experience for interns that targets professional development and personal growth. 

Our internship program typically runs May thru August and gives students the opportunity to work on projects that contribute to the success of their team and build on their classroom experience. Throughout the 10–12-week program, interns will be provided with:

• Onboarding & Orientation

• Professional Development Workshops

• Networking Opportunities

• Operations Experience

• Executive Exposure

Timeline
TE Connectivity recruits on campus between September and March for New Grad (FT), Rotational, Internship and Co-op positions beginning in May. Once you have applied to a position, your resume and application will be reviewed. If you are selected to move to the next step in the application process, you will be contacted by a recruiter. Once you accept an offer, the onboarding process will begin in January for interns who have committed to offers in the fall semester and upon acceptance for interns who have committed to offers in the spring semester.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets